South China Sea

Philippines’ Duterte to China: Let’s talk

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday offered China conciliatory talks on a long-awaited international tribunal ruling over…

China must ready for military conflict in South China Sea: state media

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing must prepare for "military confrontation" in the South China Sea, state-run media said Tuesday, as…

China offers Philippines talks if South China Sea court ignored – China Daily

THE official China Daily reported that, China is ready to start negotiations with the Philippines on South China Sea-related issues…

Negotiations on South China Sea dispute urged by foreign experts

  THE South China Sea arbitration unilaterally initiated by the Philippines has drawn worldwide attention. Experts from over 130 foreign…

China’s president talks tough ahead of tribunal ruling

by Tom HANCOCK BEIJJING, China (AFP) -- China will never compromise on sovereignty, President Xi Jinping said Friday ahead of…

Hague court to rule July 12 in South China Sea case

by Jo Biddle and Jan Hennop THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- A little-known international tribunal will early next month step…

Beijing to reject Hague ruling on South China Sea case

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing will reject any ruling by an international tribunal in a contentious case brought by the…

Indonesian leader visits islands after China clashes

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo was Thursday set to visit remote islands close to waters where Chinese…

Filipino fishermen pin hopes on China tribunal

INFANTA, Philippines (AFP) -- Jonathan Almandrez was chased away from the rich fishing grounds of a South China Sea lagoon by a…

Disputed claims in the South China Sea

Map showing disputed claims in the South China Sea, including major outposts and facilities in the Spratly Islands.

China using fishing fleets to expand maritime claims: US official

MANILa, Philippines (AFP) -- China is using its fishing fleets with armed escorts to bolster maritime claims in disputed territory,…

China plans first regular civilian cruises to disputed Spratlys by 2020

  (REUTERS)  China will offer its first regular civilian cruises to the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea by…

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